The euro sinks to nearly $1, but European luxury goods on US shelves remain pricey
Americans hunting for a bargain on a new Beemer, bottle of Chateau Margaux or Hermes handbag thanks to the sliding euro should put away their gold cards.
World stocks drift as US rate rise prospect, weak China outlook weigh on sentiment
World stock markets drifted Wednesday as investor sentiment was kept in check by the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates following improved economic data as well as the lingering fears about China's weakening growth.
How the Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes fared on Monday
U.S. stock indexes closed with slight losses Monday following a strong performance last week.
US stock rally sends global markets higher, but weakening dollar sends Tokyo shares down
Global stocks were mostly higher Thursday, but Tokyo's market slumped over a U.S. Fed statement overnight that reversed the recent trend for a strong dollar, while other markets were cheered by a surge on Wall Street that followed.
Asian stocks mostly higher on earnings, rising China factory output
Asian stocks were mostly higher Thursday on upbeat corporate earnings and rising Chinese factory output after the chairwoman of the U.S. Federal Reserve said it will be patient about increasing interest rates.
Swiss franc's ascent will hurt home economy, but also raises uncertainties for global business
A 30 percent swing in a blink of an eye is not uncommon in the stock market.
Survey finds eurozone recorded its softest quarter in Q4 since the middle of 2013
A closely monitored survey shows the eurozone economy ended 2014 on a tepid note, raising concerns that the region may slip back into recession this year.
Asian stock markets higher on first day of 2015 trading
Asian stock markets started 2015 on a positive note Friday as investors waited for cues from new economic data and central bank meetings in coming weeks.
Asian markets in post-FOMC trade as oil rebounds
Asian markets were mostly higher Monday after the Fed's pledge not to rush to raise interest rates prompted investors to add risky assets ahead of the year-end holiday.
Fallout from troubled Russia risks triggering default and increased aggression in Ukraine
Russia's suddenly escalating financial crisis risks spilling beyond its borders and endangering parts of the global economy.
Brazilian stock market, currency trade lower after President Rousseff's re-election
Brazil's stock exchange is down, and its currency has fallen against the dollar in the first hours of trading following the country's volatile presidential race in which President Dilma Rousseff won re-election over her centrist, pro-business rival Aecio Neves.
Asian stocks rise on Wall Street record, China stimulus hopes after manufacturing growth fades
Asian stock markets rose Monday, lifted by another record high on Wall Street and expectations of stimulus in China after its manufacturing growth slowed.
World shares subdued despite China manufacturing as reports say EU mulls new Russia sanctions
World shares were rattled Thursday by reports the European Union is weighing stiffer financial sanctions against Russia.
Downing of Malaysian plane and ensuing geopolitical tensions see euro come off boil
The euro has fallen to its lowest level against the dollar this year amid heightened tensions surrounding developments in Ukraine following the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.
Asian stocks rattled as jetliner downed over Ukraine, Israel mounts Gaza ground offensive
Asian stock markets fell Friday, unnerved by a ratcheting up of global political tensions after a Malaysian jetliner was shot down over Ukraine and Israel launched a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Pressure mounts on Bank of England to raise rates as inflation shows unexpectedly big rise
Inflation in the U.K. increased unexpectedly in June, raising expectations that the Bank of England may start raising interest rates soon, possibly by the end of this year.
Asian stocks rebound after Portuguese bank scare; investors look ahead to US, China data
Asian stocks rebounded Monday from jitters about a struggling Portuguese bank as investors looked ahead to a busy week of data releases in the U.S., China and Europe.
Asian stock markets weak amid new Europe jitters after problems at Portugal bank
European stock markets rebounded Friday after slumping on worries about the soundness of a bank in Portugal, while trading in Asia was muted over the specter of more financial turmoil in Europe.
Euro Tumbles to Two-Week Low After Plunge in Inflation
The euro tumbled to a two-week low after a plunge in euro zone inflation left markets suddenly eyeing the outside chance of a cut in interest rates.
Japanese stocks can't keep up their hot pace but managers say they can be long-term holdings
How much longer can the sun shine on Japan's stock market? The Tokyo Stock Exchange has been among the world's hottest for years and the Nikkei 225 index recently topped the 20,000 level for the first time since 2000.